Keyword: "El Nino"

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El Nino thins the only glacier in Indonesia: BMKG

El Nino thins the only glacier in Indonesia: BMKG

Global warming has played a key role in gradually thinning the glaciers atop Puncak Jaya, Papua, Indonesia, some of the few remaining tropical glaciers in the world, according to Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics (BMKG).
Vietnam to have enough 8 million tonnes of rice for export

Vietnam to have enough 8 million tonnes of rice for export

Vietnam’s rice output is expected to reach 43 million tonnes in 2024, which is able to ensure domestic consumption and export demand of more than 8 million tonnes, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
PM orders measures against heat, drought

PM orders measures against heat, drought

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on April 1 issued a directive ordering measures be taken to cope with the current heat waves, drought, water shortages, and saltwater intrusion which have hit several localities.
Nearly 4,000ha of forest in Ca Mau at extreme fire risk

Nearly 4,000ha of forest in Ca Mau at extreme fire risk

Among the over 33,000ha of drought-hit forest in the southernmost province of Ca Mau, more than 13,530ha has fire potential rated as “dangerous” (Level 4) and nearly 4,000ha “extremely dangerous” (Level 5), local authorities said.
Rice sector needs stronger linkage chain

Rice sector needs stronger linkage chain

Although Vietnam holds huge potential to boost rice export in 2024 as the world is forecast to face a shortage of about 5 million tonnes of the grain, limitations in linkage chain must be tackled for the industry to move forward.
Philippines lowers GDP target for 2023

Philippines lowers GDP target for 2023

The Philippines is tempering its economic growth outlook for 2024 as it braces for "difficult months" when the El Nino weather phenomenon takes its toll.
PV Power fulfils 69% of yearly revenue target

PV Power fulfils 69% of yearly revenue target

Petrovietnam Power Corporation (PV Power) said it has completed 69% of this year's profit before tax goal, with thermal power output expected to increase sharply in the coming months.
Thailand develops El Nino response plan

Thailand develops El Nino response plan

The Thai government plans to establish a daily monitoring centre and devise contingency plans to address the impact of the El Niño weather phenomenon.
Thai rice output forecasted to fall due to El Nino

Thai rice output forecasted to fall due to El Nino

The Agricultural Economics Office of the Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry in Thailand has forecasted a decline in rice production for the country’s 2023-24 harvest season, primarily due to the effects of the El Niño weather phenomenon.